Which structure prevents simultaneous contraction of atria and ventricles?
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Correct answer: Fibrous cardiac skeleton
The fibrous skeleton of the heart electrically insulates the atria from the ventricles. This ensures impulses must travel only through the AV node, preventing simultaneous contraction of both chambers.
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